The Balloon
Originally released in 1956. The Balloon is a drama film. directed by Yūzō Kawashima.
Starring Masayuki Mori, Tatsuya Mihashi, and Mie Kitahara
Synopsis
Haruki Murakami is a successful family man and the head of a camera company. Unbeknownst to Murakami, his arrogant son oscillates between a mistress and a new lover who sings at a nightclub. When Murakami’s daughter befriends the mistress, the affair throws the family into turmoil.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Masayuki Mori
as Haruki Murakami
Tatsuya Mihashi
as Keikichi Murakami
Mie Kitahara
as Mikiko Mikihara
Sachiko Hidari
as Ruiko Aso
Izumi Ashikawa
as Tamako Murakami
Michiyo Aratama
as Kumiko Yamana
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
as Masataka Tsuzuki
Shinsuke Maki
as Tatsujirô Aso
Shirō Amakusa
as Yamaguchi, Photo Shop Owner
Michisaburō Segawa
as Shôta Nishimura
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Balloon about?
Haruki Murakami is a successful family man and the head of a camera company. Unbeknownst to Murakami, his arrogant son oscillates between a mistress and a new lover who sings at a nightclub. When M...
Who directed The Balloon?
The Balloon was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.
How long is The Balloon?
The Balloon has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Balloon released?
The Balloon was released on February 19, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Balloon?
The main cast of The Balloon includes Masayuki Mori, Tatsuya Mihashi, Mie Kitahara, Sachiko Hidari, Izumi Ashikawa.